Category Archives: Patrick’s Words

Interesting People from the Past…

Posted on 23/04/2010 by

Col. Thomas Edward Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) later T.E. Shaw, was one of the most romantic figures of the First World War, his expert knowledge of Arab affairs led to the Government engaging him on special work. He organized and … Continue reading →

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‘The Real Van Gogh…

Posted on 18/04/2010 by

THE REAL VAN GOGH… THE ARTIST AND HIS LETTERS. Marilyn and I really did enjoy our visit to The Royal Academy of Arts in Piccadilly on Thursday last for their Van Gogh Exhibition, and despite the huge crowds, it was a wonderful experience. … Continue reading →

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Love’s Own…

Posted on 16/04/2010 by

Ah’ don’t it make your heart soar! Yes, it’s me! pictured at six years old… And ho’hum’… It’s another girl! Well, perhaps I just find women that much more of an interesting life force!

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Birthday Girls…

Posted on 16/04/2010 by

It’s my wonderful Marilyn’s Birthday on Saturday, and lovely Granddaughter Shana’s too, so we are celebrating with a first class dinner at  The Horse & Jockey in the evening… It’s time for hugs and kisses all round for two of my favourite persons.

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‘Friends of Wemyss Bay Station’

Posted on 14/04/2010 by

I have always loved all-things Scottish and Wemyss Bay Station (pronounced weems) is no exception. This Rail Station on the West Coast of Scotland is famous for its wonderful displays of flora over the years, winning many awards for the best … Continue reading →

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New World Cookery from The Old World…

Posted on 06/04/2010 by

There is an absolute lot of nonsense talked about food these days… And cookery books come and cookery books go! Yet, The New World Cookery Book was published every year from 1927 right up until the late 1960’s. It’s a small hardback … Continue reading →

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Holy Week…

Posted on 29/03/2010 by

This being Holy Week in the Christian Calendar, with culmination over the Easter Weekend of Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday, with some days being a public holiday, I hope to bring you shots of the famous Good Friday walk through the … Continue reading →

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Van Gogh at The Royal Academy…

Posted on 25/03/2010 by

It’s the last chance for Marilyn and me to see The Real Van Gogh Exhibition at The Royal Academy of Arts in Piccadilly London. This is a landmark exhibition of the work of Vincent Van Gogh, and the focus of … Continue reading →

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Walpole at the V & A

Posted on 23/03/2010 by

A visit must for Marilyn and me, as the spring weather warms,  will be the Victoria and Albert museum in South Kensington. An exhibition entitled ‘Horace Walpole and Strawberry Hill’ runs from now until the 4th of July. This is … Continue reading →

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Broadcasting House in 1951…

Posted on 10/03/2010 by

This wonderful artist line drawing of Broadcasting House in London was first published by the Odhams Press back in 1951. It is a fascinating cut-away look at the establishment in those days which was the centre of broadcasting in Britain. It … Continue reading →

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